Chance Elmer
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Relational and Gospel-centered Student Ministry Pastor with six years of experience discipling students in grades 6–12 through Scripture, community, and intentional leadership. Seeking to serve in a church that values Jesus as the message, disciple-making as the mission, unity in the body, and grace in both tone and practice.
Professional with strong background in pastoral leadership, committed to fostering spiritual growth and community outreach. Expertise in delivering meaningful sermons and providing compassionate support to congregation members. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and achieving results through vision, adaptability, and dedication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Next-Gen Pastor
ADVENT LIFE MINISTRIES
Boca Raton, FL
05.2022 - Current
- Provide spiritual leadership for student and next-generation ministries with a focus on Gospel transformation, biblical community, and student ownership of faith. Built a student ministry from the ground up, growing to over 70 active students through relational discipleship and consistent teaching of Scripture. Celebrated more than 50 baptisms and confirmations. Designed and preached sermon series and led worship services including Christmas and Easter. Recruited, trained, and shepherded volunteer leaders committed to long-term disciple-making. Planned and led camps and retreats with over 70 students, fostering spiritual growth and unity. Strengthened trust with parents through clear communication, pastoral care, and partnership. Empowered students to lead and serve through student-led Sundays and leadership teams.
- Delivered engaging sermons, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Coordinated weekly worship services, ensuring alignment with ministry goals and community needs.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling and support to congregants during life challenges.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
Middle School Pastor
EXPEDITION CHURCH
Payson, AZ
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered weekly biblical teaching to over 100 students and equipped volunteer leaders to lead small groups centered on Scripture and community. Organized outreach events that increased student engagement and strengthened family involvement in corporate worship.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Theology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2027
Skills
- Student Ministry Leadership (Grades 6–12)
- Biblical Teaching Rooted in Scripture
- Disciple-Making and Spiritual Formation
- Volunteer Recruitment, Training, and Care
- Team Leadership and Ministry Oversight
- Parent and Family Communication
- Camps, Retreats, and Event Leaders
- Preaching
- Pastoral counseling and care
- Disciple-making
- Military Veteran and team leader
Accomplishments
- Assumed interim-campus pastor roles in a 1.5 year Senior Pastor transition.
- Established a strong community presence, increasing youth participation by over 200%.
- Managed and stewarded ministry budgets exceeding $60,000
- Provided leadership during a 1.5-year church transition, overseeing preaching, Sunday service planning, Bible studies, events, men’s groups, counseling, and membership classes
- Supervised and supported a staff team of two employees
Timeline
Next-Gen Pastor
ADVENT LIFE MINISTRIES
05.2022 - Current
Middle School Pastor
EXPEDITION CHURCH
03.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Theology
Grand Canyon University